TP-Link TL-PA201 STARTER KIT, TL-PA201KIT User Manual
TL-PA201
200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter
Rev: 2.0.1
1910010323
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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause
harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/ TV technician for help.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
1) This device may not cause harmful interference.
2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
CE Mark Warning
This is a class B product. In a domestic environment, this product may cause radio interference, in which
case the user may be required to take adequate measures.
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Important Safety Instructions
1. Do Not open this product or attempt to service this product, it may expose you to dangerous high
voltage and other risks.
2. Do Not operate this product near water.
3. Do Not place or operate near or over radiator or heat register.
4. Do Not expos e this product to dampness, dust or corrosive liquids.
5. Do Not connect this product and Disconnect from wall socket during a lightning or thunderstorm
6. Do Not obstruct this product ventilation slots, as insufficient airflow may harm this product.
7. Do Not put anything on this product.
8. Plug directly into wall socket (100Vac~240Vac). Do Not use an extension cord between this product
and the AC power source.
9. When plugging this product into wall socket, make sure that electrical socket are not damaged, and
no leakage for gas or water pipes to begin with.
10. Place the connecting cables carefully so people won’t stumble or walk on it.
11. The Powerline Adapter should be operated from the type of power indicated on the marking label. If
you are not sure of the type of power available, consult the qualified technician.
12. Unplug the Powerline Adapter from the mains and refer the product to qualified service personnel for
the following conditions:
¾ If liquid has been spilled on the product
¾ If the product has been exposed to rain or water
13. Unplug from the wall socket before cleaning. Use a damp cloth for cleaning. Do not use liquid
cleaners or aerosol cleaners.
14. The specification of the fuse is T2.5AL250V. To avoid damage, please do not change the fuse.
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CONTENTS
Chapter 1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................... 1
Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism ...................................................................................................... 2
2.1 Introduction.......................................................................................................................................................2
2.2 LED Indicator....................................................................................................................................................2
2.3 Physical Interface.............................................................................................................................................3
2.4 Hardware Connection – Computer................................................................................................................4
2.5 Hardware Connection – Internet....................................................................................................................4
Chapter 3 Installing Management Utility.............................................................................................6
3.1 For Windows XP ...............................................................................................................................6
3.2 For Windows Vista............................................................................................................................ 9
3.3 For Windows 7.................................................................................................................................11
Chapter 4 Using The Management Utility ......................................................................................... 15
4.1 Main .................................................................................................................................................................15
4.1.1 Rename....................................................................................................................................................17
4.1.2 Enter Password....................................................................................................................................... 18
4.1.3 Add Device...............................................................................................................................................19
4.2 Privacy.............................................................................................................................................................20
4.3 QoS..................................................................................................................................................................21
4.4 Diagnostics......................................................................................................................................................21
4.5 About................................................................................................................................................................23
Chapter 5 Advance Feature: How to Use the Push buttons............................................................ 24
5.1 Pair( Secure with 128 bits-AES)..................................................................................................................24
5.2 Set Up a Powerline AV Network with the Pair button ...............................................................................24
5.3 Reset................................................................................................................................................................25
Chapter 6 Appendix A: Troubleshooting Guide................................................................................ 26
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Chapter 1 Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of this outstanding Powerline Ethernet Adapter. This device is an
200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter which transforms your house’s existing electrical wiring into an
ubiquitous networking infrastructure. Simply plug this 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an
ordinary AC power outlet which will easily extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing
Ethernet (LAN) network to any other electrical outlet in any room of a house without the need of any new
cabling.
This Powerline Ethernet Adapter supports up to 200Mbps data rate over the existing household power
circuit. With data rates of 200Mbps, full multimedia application can easily be supported throughout the
whole house in addition to Internet access. This Powerline Ethernet Adapter uses the existing power
lines installed in a home as a path to transmit digital data, voice, audio and video between devices.
To ensure data communication’s security and multimedia applications, this Powerline Ethernet Adapter
support built-in 128-bit AES encryption and Quality of Service (QoS)features.With minimum setup, you
can install and use this Powerline Ethernet Adapter within minutes. The adapter add two new function to
be useful.
1． Existing connection with a new unassociated device added via the Pair button.
2． Reset to default setting via the Reset button.
A. System Requirement
a) At least two AC 100V ~ 240V power outlets with standard home power wiring
b) A computer with the following:
¾ Operating System of Windows XP, Windows Vista or Windows 7
¾ Operating System with TCP/IP installed
¾ Pentium III compatible processor and above
¾ Ethernet LAN card installed with TCP/IP protocol
¾ 64 MB RAM or more
¾ 50 MB of free disk space (Minimum)
¾ CD-ROM Drive
B. Package Contents
The 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter package contains the following items:
¾ One 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapter (There are two 200Mbps Powerline Ethernet Adapters in
Starter Kit)
¾ One CAT-5 Ethernet Cable (There are two CAT-5 Ethernet Cables in Starter Kit)
¾ One Quick Installation Guide
¾ One CD-ROM (Utility / Manual / Quick Installation Guide/Acrobat Reader)
If any of the above items are damaged or missing, please contact your dealer immediately.
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Chapter 2 Connecting Mechanism
2.1 Introduction
The Powerline Ethernet Adapter support up to 200Mbps data rate. With this high speed connection rate,
this Powerline Ethernet Adapter allows you to setup a high speed home network by using your home
existing electrical wiring. Simply plug this Powerline Ethernet Adapter into an ordinary power outlet to
extend your Cable/xDSL broadband connection or existing LAN network to any other electrical outlet in
any rooms of your house.
Take notes that this Powerline Ethernet Adapter works in pairs. You need to plug one Powerline Ethernet
Adapter into a power outlet for each computer (Connect to the computer LAN card) you want to connect
(Network access); you will also need another Powerline Ethernet Adapter connected to your
Cable/xDSL broadband (Ethernet port) in order to extend your broadband connection or Internet surfing.
With clean powerline, the distance between two Powerline Ethernet Adapters can reach 300 meters at
lease, but the actual distance may vary due to the environment.
Section below describes the Powerline Ethernet Adapter’s LED indicators, physical interface and
hardware connection mechanism.
2.2 LED Indicator
The LED indicator displays information about the device’s status.
Name Status Indication
Off Power is off
On Power is on
PWR
Flashing The Homeplug is in power-saving Mode
Off
The Homeplug has not connected to Homeplug AV
network or is in power-saving Mode
On
The Homeplug has connected to Homeplug AV network
successfully
PLC
Flashing
The Homeplug is transmitting data over Homeplug AV
network
Off
The Ethernet port is not connected to a device or the
device is power off
On A solid light indicates a connection on the Ethernet port
ETH
Flashing Data is being transmitted through the Ethernet port
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Note:
1. When PLC is flashing, different colours represent different data transmitting performance.
Green LED：Power Line speed>80 Mbps
Amber LED：Power Line speed<80 Mbps and >30Mbps
Red LED：Power Line speed<30 Mbps
2. 5 minutes later since the device connected to the Homeplug is powered off, the Homeplug will
switch to Power-saving Mode automatically.
2.3 Physical Interface
There are four physical interfaces on this Powerline Ethernet Adapter.
Interface Description
Ethernet
One 10/100Mbps Ethernet port connected to PC LAN card or broadband
device
Power Plug Power Plug connected to any 100V ~ 240V AC power socket
Reset
Use a pin to press and hold this Reset button for 3 to 10 seconds then the
device will restore to factory defaults
Pair
Press and hold the Pair button for about 3 to 8 seconds, then release it. The
Power LED will begin flashing. Perform the same step to the Rest of the
Homeplug devices in 2 minutes
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Note:
1. If you press the Pair button for more than 10 seconds, The PLC will leave the network it is
associated with and its network name assumes a random value. The Power LED turns off when it
disconnects from the Powerline network.
2. For detail information about the Reset button and Pair button, please refer to Charpter 5 Advanced
Feature:How to Use the Push buttons
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2.4 Hardware Connection – Computer
For those computers you wish to be networked by Powerline Ethernet Adapter, each of the computers
must be properly connected with an Powerline Ethernet Adapter through an Ethernet (RJ-45) cable.
Following are the steps to properly connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your computer:
1． Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter’s Ethernet port.
2． Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to you computer’s LAN port.
3． Plug the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer.
4． Turn on your computer.
5． Check and confirm that the PWR and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON.
The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:
2.5 Hardware Connection – Internet
This section describes how to connect the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into your existing ADSL
broadband connection via ADSL Ethernet port. Follow the procedures describe below to connect the
Powerline Ethernet Adapter to your ADSL broadband connection:
1． Connect the provided Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to the Powerline Ethernet Adapter’s Ethernet port.
2． Connect the other end of the Ethernet (RJ-45) cable to an available Ethernet port of your ADSL
broadband Router.
3． Plug the Powerline Ethernet Adapter into a wall socket next to the computer.
4． Turn on your computer.
5． Check and confirm that the PWR, PLC and ETH LEDs on the Powerline Ethernet Adapter are ON.
The hardware connection mechanism is shown below:
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) Note:
Do not connect the Powerline adapter to an extension lead, power strip,extension cord,surge pr otector
as this may degrade the network performance.
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